Beogram 609/42VF pickup

[Madskp]

I got a Beogram 609VF which I understand is the same as a 42VF.

The pickup needle was bent in transport, and upon finding a new one I realised that the SP14 pickup that was in it is not the correct type.

As far as I can find out it has to be a SP1 or SP2 instead because of the angle of the pickup arm. These seems to be harder to find, so my question is if there are any alternatives for this Beogram?

Thanks in advance

Location: Denmark

[Mark-sf]

The SP1&2 used a different stylus replacement form from later modeis. One source is https://www.dacapoaudio.com/908-bang-olufsen-sp-1-sp-2.html.

• This reply was modified 1 day, 3 hours ago by Mark-sf.

[Madskp]

Thank you very much Mark

A follow up question:

I guess this stylus somehow mounts into an existing cartridge, but does that cartridge have to be a SP1/SP2 cartridge or can the one from a SP14 also be used?

Thanks in advance

Location: Denmark

[Mark-sf]

I don’t believe so. The stylus on an SP14 includes the outer shell as an integral part of it.

[Madskp]

Ok good to know. So I will have to look for at least an original SP1/SP2 cartridge I guess

thanks for the info. Very apriciated

Location: Denmark

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